# Backfeed vs LabelDeck

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LabelDeck at none against Backfeed's 4. Backfeed's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backfeed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. LabelDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Backfeed against 5.0 for LabelDeck. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backfeed | LabelDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labeldeck/id6798390655/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 5 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robert Owens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865139091) | [BMP Research LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798390657) |

## What reviewers say

### Backfeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backfeed/id6792926352)

This app helps manage and print labels using Zebra thermal printers. It offers automatic network discovery, printer setup, and live status monitoring. Local printing of PDFs and images is available with a one-time unlock, while cloud printing from anywhere requires a subscription.

**Highlights:** Automatic Zebra printer discovery, Printer setup via Bluetooth or IP, Live printer status monitoring, Custom label size management, Test printing and diagnostics, Local PDF/image printing, Remote printing via cloud subscription

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud — 1 Printer | $3.99 | per month |
| Cloud — 5 Printers | $15.99 | per month |
| Cloud Pro | $39.99 | per month |
| Backfeed Local | $9.99 | one-time |


### LabelDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labeldeck/id6798390655)

Print labels directly from your iPhone to ZPL-compatible printers on your local network. Compose, save, and reuse label designs with customizable text and barcodes. Features include network scanning, live printer status, and fill-in-the-blank fields for variable data.

**Highlights:** Network printer discovery, Live printer status monitoring, Customizable label design, Multi-line text and font sizing, Code 128 and QR barcode generation, Fill-in-the-blank variable fields, Label import and export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backfeed free?

Backfeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LabelDeck free?

LabelDeck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Backfeed or LabelDeck?

Backfeed and LabelDeck are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do Backfeed or LabelDeck have ads?

Neither Backfeed nor LabelDeck shows ads.

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